This is a RESTRICTED test for patients being considered for Zolgensma therapy.

Clinicians: Complete an EPIC request (AAV9 Antibodies) AND the Viroclinic requisition form linked below. 

LABORATORY NOTES:

Initial request is Urgent and must be processed and shipped immediately. Subsequent requests can be treated as routine.

1. Leave blood upright at room temperature for 1 to 2  hours to allow clotting.

2. Centrifuge at 2500rpm at 4oC for 10 minutes.

3. Separate serum in to at least 2 cryotubes and store in the -70oC freezer "INTERNATIONAL SENDAWAY" box until shipped.

4. Email Viroclinic to arrange courier to transport (AAV9-Screening@viroclinics.com).

5. Ship frozen with dry ice. Courier will supply esky and dry ice.